EPS detailsNon-GAAP EPS came in at $1.94. The 19 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ forecast $1.79 per share on the same basis. GAAP EPS of $2.20 for Q4 were 25% lower than the prior-year quarter's $2.93 per share.

Looking aheadNext quarter's average estimate for revenue is $3.61 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.86.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $15.23 billion. The average EPS estimate is $7.48.

Investor sentimentOf Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on ACE Limited is outperform, with an average price target of $77.00.

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